Chief Technology Officer (m/w/d)

This position involves leading the engineering organization and driving the technological evolution of a product portfolio that integrates hardware and software into unified solutions. The role requires building a robust second management layer by recruiting engineering and team leads, while also establishing structures that ensure efficiency during rapid growth. You will assemble project and product teams with specific technical competencies and strengthen software engineering capabilities to create a cohesive, software-defined development approach. Strategic responsibilities include defining the technological direction of new products alongside the management team, ensuring that innovations serve as scalable foundations rather than temporary prototypes. The role also entails refining the collaboration and boundaries between engineering and product management, as well as working closely with business development to assess the technical feasibility and strategic fit of new customer requirements. The advert does not specify particular skills, tools, required qualifications, or language requirements for this position. No information is provided regarding the working arrangement, such as office, hybrid, or remote options. The role is designed for a candidate who can combine strategic technology leadership with organizational building, specifically within a growing European defence-tech company focused on counter-unmanned aircraft systems.